📷 Big Sky Resort
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Big Sky Resort
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Last Snowfall
Apr 12
todayPast 24 Hours
0.4cm
Past 48 Hours
0.6cm
Past 10 Days
17.4cm
14-Day Forecast
35.4cm
Snow Depth
71cm
Resort Guide
Big Sky Resort is located in southwestern Montana and features over 5,800 skiable acres across four connected mountains, offering a diverse range of terrain for all ability levels. The resort is known for its expansive slopes, minimal lift lines, and the iconic Lone Peak, which provides advanced and expert skiers with challenging descents and panoramic views. Guests can enjoy a modern base village with lodging, dining, and spa amenities, as well as a variety of winter activities including snowshoeing and ziplining. Big Sky stands out for its vast open spaces, reliable snowfall, and a blend of adventure and comfort in a scenic alpine setting.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Whiskey Jack's – A popular après-ski spot at the base of Big Sky Resort, Whiskey Jack's is known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, hearty pub fare, and a wide selection of local beers, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Currently, Big Sky Resort has a snow depth of 79cm and is experiencing overcast conditions with a temperature of 0°C. While only 2cm of snow has fallen in the last week, the 14-day forecast suggests we could see between 24cm to 35cm of new snow, so there's potential for improvement soon.
AI-generated summaryDepth
70cm depth - good coverage on most runs.
Recent
Light recent snow - groomed runs recommended.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:00 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northern Rockies region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 06:00 PM UTC
Freezing Level
2390m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
2073m
Temp
8.1°C
Wind
11.1km/h
Snow Depth
79cm
14-Day Forecast
27cm
Mid-Mountain
2739m
Temp
3.8°C
Wind
11.1km/h
Snow Depth
75cm
14-Day Forecast
29.7cm
Summit
3404m
Temp
-0.5°C
Wind
11.1km/h
Snow Depth
79cm
14-Day Forecast
30.4cm
Lifts Open
open
Runs Open
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3404m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
12
❄️
-0.2°
-10.4°
0.6cm
Mon
13
❄️
-4.9°
-12.3°
1.8cm
Tue
14
☁️
-3.7°
-11.8°
Wed
15
❄️
-4.1°
-11.8°
6.3cm
Thu
16
❄️
-7.2°
-15.5°
5.7cm
Fri
17
❄️
-9.8°
-19.9°
1.1cm
Sat
18
⛅
-6.2°
-19.5°
Sun
19
☁️
-2.3°
-15.2°
Mon
20
❄️
-0.2°
-7.9°
0.2cm
Tue
21
❄️
-7.3°
-8.9°
7.6cm
Summit elevation (3404m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:00 PM UTC
216.6cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-13%
vs 5-Year Avg
249cm avg by now
-13%
vs 30-Year Avg
249cm avg by now
249cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by 17%, indicating a recent upward trend. The most recent season recorded 114 cm, which is 21% above the 5-year average and 42% above the 30-year average, marking a significant anomaly. Despite a sharp dip in 2023, overall variability remains high, with notable fluctuations from year to year. This pattern suggests increased snowfall in recent seasons, punctuated by occasional low-snow years.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.